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Insulin provides a way for your body to control how fast it uses the energy you eat, and when. If it weren't for insulin, you'd be low-energy when hungry, and high-energy right after a meal, which would make hunting new food very difficult.
You'd probably starve to death the first time you didn't eat for a while, since without insulin you'd be unable to save your energy for when you need it most, so you'd be too weak to go find (hunt?) more food.
What it actually does is simple. Glucose in your blood provides the fuel for almost all body functions. But your body's cells can't admit glucose for fuel without a small amount of insulin present, to indicate 'permission' to consume that energy. That insulin is produced by the beta cells of the pancreas.
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What is the functoion of the mitochondria?
Mitochondria is the power house of the cell.It generates energy through respiration.
What is lantus insulin?
It is a long acting insulin.
Diabetes is a result of the insufficient production of what?
insulin in the pancreas
What is the chemical formula for insulin?
The chemical formula of insulin is C256H381N65O79S6
What specific hormone corrects a hyperglycemic state?
Insulin
Can NPH and Regular insulin be mixed?
yes...because regular insulin and Isophane Insulin(NPH) is a human-made form of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced naturally by pancreas
Why use insulin pump?
An insulin pump can be used as an alternative to multiple daily injections of insulin by insulin syringe.This method is known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy.
Is the insulin made by E.coli better or worse than insulin made by human?
The insulin that we engineer bacteria to make (E.colidoes not naturally make insulin) is identical to human insulin.
What is the only insulin that can be given intravenously?
Regular insulin is the only insulin that can be given by IV
Is there pig pee in the insulin?
No . . . human insulin is made from pig insulin, quite often.
What types of insulin can be given intravenously?
ONLY REGULAR insulin can be given IV.Rapid-insulin analogs (insulin aspart, insulin lispro and insulin glulisine) may also be administered intravenously for glycemic control in selected clinical situations under appropriate medical supervision.
What is the density of insulin?
Insulin is a type of hormone which is created by beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin is critical in the process of metabolism. The density of insulin is not listed.
